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Steps into Uncharted Ground

Penulis: Little Rose
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-07 10:04:33

Ember Frost’s POV

There was only one problem with that theory.

If this mysterious father truly existed, his strength had to rival Medina’s. Anything less, and Medina would have already sensed him. A simple concealment spell would be enough to erase his presence completely. So if he really was out there… why reveal himself now?

Eira had clearly reached the same conclusion.

“It feels like we’ve barely dealt with one disaster, and another is already lining up,” I said with a tired sigh. “I just ho
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